Emergency Services

In an Emergency, always call 9-1-1

FIRE SEASON

April 1 to October 31

Open Air Burning Permitted between 6:00pm and 8:00am with Activated Permit

Mission Statement

Rideau Lakes Fire Rescue is committed to protecting life, property, and the environment through professional emergency response, fire prevention, public education, and community partnership.

Fire Stations

Station #1
18 King Street, Delta

Station #2
5 Otter Lake Road, Lombardy

Station #3
32 Halladay Street, Elgin

Station #4
31 Spring Street, Westport

Burn Permits

The Ontario Fire Code prohibits open burning unless approved by the Chief Fire Official. Township By-Law 2019-16 – Open-Air Burning allows for such approved open-air burning through a permit process. Any unauthorized burning may result in a fine pursuant to the Ontario Fire Code, and the Provincial Offences Act.

Burn permits are required for all burning, except for campfires no bigger than 3ft X 3ft X 3ft (1m X 1m X 1m) (Campfires are also exempt from Fire Season time-of-day restrictions
Burn Permits cost $10 for the year
Burn Permits are available for sale ONLINE using link in the resources tab and at the township municipal office.

Resources

Online Burn Permit

Public Emergency Response Plan

Community Request for Public Education Form

Fire File Search Form

Vulnerable Persons Registry(see ConvertForms)

Fire Protection Guidelines for Private Road Construction

User Fees

Contact Us

Gene Richardson
Fire Chief/Manager of Community Protection
Phone: 613-283-4945 or 613-264-6241
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Shane Peters
Deputy Chief/Community Safety Officer
Phone: 613-359-5373 or 613-928-2251 Ext. 400
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Doris Sawrie
Fire Administrator
Phone: 613-928-2251 Ext. 243
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